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Fruitful Day online delivery service takes off in Dubai

Both offices and households in Dubai now have easy access to order fruit online through a new service that offers the staples or more exotic items in its 'discovery box'.
September 30 , 2015

U.S.: Florida Citrus Mutual 'confident' of Oriental fruit fly containment

An industry representative says while there are good market prospects for fresh fruit, the same cannot be said for the juicing sector.
September 30 , 2015

Kiwifruit New Zealand elects new leaders

The board of New Zealand's kiwifruit sector regulator has chosen a new chair and CEO with an arsenal of legal and export-oriented experience behind them.
September 29 , 2015

Aussie apple exports rise 47% in H1

Australia's apple exports rose substantially to China, Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia this year, while Papua New Guinea remained the leading market.
September 29 , 2015

UAE to regulate produce market pricing

A new committee in the Middle Eastern market is due to oversee pricing and quality in the fruit and vegetable sector.
September 29 , 2015

U.K.: It's time for govt to wake up to 'obesity time bomb', expert warns

A professor has praised a retailer's plans to have candy-free checkouts from next year, but says the U.K. needs to learn from countries like France and Finland to cut childhood obesity.
September 29 , 2015

Chinese ag minister visits Mexican berry and avocado farms

Two heads from the Chinese produce industry recently visited Driscoll's berry operations in Jalisco.
September 29 , 2015

Vietnamese delegation visits Polish apple orchards

Hot on the heels of a Chinese delegation, Vietnamese officials are in Poland to inspect the country's apple production processes.
September 29 , 2015

U.S.: Shoppers spend more overall when buying avocados, study shows

Avocados have been shown to have a strong multiplier effect for retail spending in the United States.
September 29 , 2015

Australia: Piñata Farms joins 'Pick Right. Feel Bright!' campaign

A leading fruit grower has joined PMA Australia-New Zealand's ‘Pick Right. Feel Bright!’ initiative ahead of National Nutrition Week next month.
September 29 , 2015